Gary Lineker Match of the Day exit CONFIRMED: BBC announce host’s new contract will see him step down from flagship show as it ‘evolves’ and saves his new boss ‘millions’
Gary Lineker has quit Match of the Day after 26 years of hosting the iconic football show, the BBC confirmed on Tuesday. The Beeb announced the news with a statement confirming that Lineker, 63, has extended his contract until the end of the 2026 World Cup and will continue other responsibilities with the BBC despite stepping down